EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toy Ty “FLIPPABLES” — risk: choking, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1733/19
Summary
The sequins can easily detach from the toy, generating small parts. A child may put small part into the mouth, where it may block the airways, or may inhale it, leading to infection in the lungs.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy dinosaur covered with sequins. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- The sequins can easily detach from the toy, generating small parts. A child may put small part into the mouth, where it may block the airways, or may inhale it, leading to infection in the lungs.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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